There's very little of the "used books" feel in this excellent used book shop -I really think it's…read moredown to pride. Only book lovers would take the sale of donated titles as seriously as a first-run store would! The selection is diverse (and well priced) with a smart layout and neat shelving of books by genre - much better than the usual hodge podge usually seen in charity shop book racks! And there's even been consideration made for children as well, with a thriving YA and under offering that makes an easy weekend treat for those kiddies accompanying you on City Centre shopping. Once my "have-read" bag is full I'll trot it down here for donation, they'll be in good hands!

Another of Oxfam's stand alone bookshops, again this doesn't feel like a charity shop and its great…read morefor browsing. This one is centrally located on Parliament street. As well a good quality books, they also have CD's, DVD's & Vinyl( thats records to you under 25's) As with the Rathmines shop this is a great place to get high standard second hand stuff, with everything well presented and friendly staff.

this shop used to be really nice you could walk in with the family you can buy some lovely stuff…read moreand good value yesterday I walked in that shop and so changed the manager of the shop she re not nice lady she didn't want to talk. she looked at you like you are small person to her. She's really not nice lady. The stuff in the shop is so expensive and everything that is so used really really the shop is not welcome anymore at all for the families.

Oxfam's Malahide branch has a good range of the products you'd usually find at a charity store…read more In addition they have quite a sizeable selection of household items, like cup and saucer sets and other crockery. I was impressed to find some antique jewellery there, which, by the way, wasn't going at charity shop prices! The clothing section is fairly limited, and I was surprised at the sizeable proportion of very dressy clothes in the collection. Their offerings are particularly good, and I must say I was tempted by a few of the titles.

Lovely chemist lovely staff best Chemist for service and Staff…read more Very good quality and value fir money on products.

Small local pharmacy, open until 7pm on week nights. Not a bad selection of products but the shop…read moreseemed a little cluttered. Staff were nice but not exactly super helpful or overly friendly. Handy if you live locally but there are two others close by in Leopardstown shopping centre (Unicare and Falmer) which are at least as good.

There is nothing more cleansing then a good clear out of your wardrobe and book collection. I spent…read moreall weekend being ruthless with what I don't need or read anymore and passed it on to these folks. I also gave them some small appliances that I have like and iron etc. They were so grateful for the donations and I felt great too to be clearing out all of my hoardings and also helping these good folks make more money for their great cause. I look forward to seeing someone reading one of my donated books one of these days.

Gorta on Capel Street is a large charity shop. There are some fine things to find here but mainly…read moreof the large variety. Furniture is always featured at the back of the store and sometimes flow into the front. Also Gorta features a great wall of shoes. A great little charity shop.

Wonderful charity shop. Lovely staff, and great atmosphere. I have always found a tremendous…read morebargain here. Would highly recommend.

This shop does have some cute stuff, handbags and scarves and a few pair of heels. Can't say that…read moreit would be my favourite shop to look for second-hand bargains, but if you arrive at the right time (you never know when they might have opened boxes with new donations with tiny treasures hidden among the more tacky garments) you can find some nice accessories. Their book selection last time I checked, wasn't the greatest, but for €1 (all books go for that price!) you can pick up some fiction you've probably never heard of before, and if you don't like the first chapters, you at least didn't really loose any money. If you feel like you can freshen up the selection, box your unwanted books and bring them over. They have a sign in the window now which reads that donations are urgently needed. The added incentive: you're supporting a good cause.

I'm all for charity shops, they do good work and I guess they are only as good as the stock thats…read moredonated to him. So, regarding books (which are the only thing in there that I could see of potential interest) there was a small selection of the literary version of TV3 drama and a few cook books. Bottom line: these folks need you people.... give and give generously.

There's a lot to like about Sunflower's furniture recycling project Busy Bees. The windows here…read moretell the truth: the shops specialise in preloved furnishings -so no ripped cushions or stained mattresses here. The selection changes on a regular basis, and while the suites aren't always elegant, they're well maintained and repaired by the staff. Stop in for a few chairs to go with that folding table, or pick up a sofa for your second property. Really, the most comforting part of Busy Bees isn't the furniture, it's the knowledge you're giving back (or to) the community.

I've always had a great time that I've gone here. The staff are nothing but helpful. They do some…read morewonderful things to old furniture. If you like statement pieces they have them as well. I currently have my debs dress there to get taken up and the seamstress was lovely and I get it back on Tuesday

Love love love charity shops so my reviews of them are nearly always positive. This Aid Action in…read moreDun Laoghaire is lovely, they always have great window displays which always pull me in! They have a lot of books in this shop for a euro or less and the staff as super friendly and helpful and don't mind if you spend ages browsing in the shop.